France
1980- Label and catalog number
- RKM 101378Vogue 101378
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M.P.P.V. 101378 A2Runout side A
M.P.P.V. 101378B2Runout side B
101378 ALabel side A
101378 BLabel side B
TelexSoul Waves
Vinyl pressings
Soul Waves
by Telex · 1980
14 pressings9 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Soul Waves was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Soul Waves
12 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 8 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Sire SIR 4047 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Sire SIR 4047
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
October 1980- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 102 600
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
102600 A-1/80S Made in GermanySide A Stamped
102600 B-1/80S Made in GermanySide B Stamped
Germany
October 1980- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 600 306
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Sire FSRE 0458 C
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Sire FSRE 0458 CFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Sire FSRE 0458First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | France | RKM 101378 / Vogue 101378First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | Durium DE 3153 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 3153First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Italy | Durium DE 3153First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | CNR 144.792First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | Portugal | RKM 001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Sweden | Sonet T-20010First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Sweden | Sonet T-200107", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1980 | UK | Sire SIR 4047 (T)First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Sire SIR 4047First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Hansa International 102 600First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Hansa International 600 306First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | Lolipop 900112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASoul Waves (Part One)3:43
- BSoul Waves (Instru-Mental)3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Waves are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Soul Waves are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Soul Waves first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in France, UK, Germany, Canada and more. One of them is RKM 101378.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Waves is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 101378, SIR 4047 (T), SIR 4047, 102 600) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M.P.P.V. 101378 A2 and M.P.P.V. 101378B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Waves on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
